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Basic Surgical Tissue Pathology Exam

Tennessee rates for HCPCS 88302

A pathologist examines tissue removed during a minor surgical procedure under a microscope, at a basic level of detail typically used for straightforward, routine specimens such as a hernia sac. It confirms the tissue's identity and checks for anything unexpected.

Rates data updated July 2026.

How much does Basic Surgical Tissue Pathology Exam cost?

$29.51

Typical negotiated rate. In Tennessee, July 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $29.51 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $22.39 to $54.95.

These are rates insurers have negotiated with providers, not the amount a patient is billed. What you owe depends on your plan's deductible and coinsurance. Based on rates published by 6 insurance carriers under federal price transparency rules.

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $200 · 10th to 90th $22 to $200Professionalmedian $30 · 10th to 90th $19 to $89
$20.0$50.0$100.0$200.0facility $200professional $30

Distribution of negotiated rates across all payers (price axis is log-scale). Each curve is scaled to its own total: facility and professional rates are different services, shown together to compare where they cluster. Small sample; interpret with caution. Need provider-level prices or 24+ months of history? Contact us.

Rates by insurance carrier

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$21.88
Median
$29.51
Typical High
$74.13
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$4.90
Median
$6.46
Typical High
$19.05
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$16.60
Median
$22.39
Typical High
$66.07
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$14.45
Median
$14.79
Typical High
$16.22
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$3.16
Median
$3.16
Typical High
$7.94
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$11.75
Median
$11.75
Typical High
$16.22
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$14.79
Median
$31.62
Typical High
$69.18
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$3.39
Median
$7.24
Typical High
$12.30
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$10.96
Median
$24.55
Typical High
$58.88
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$21.88
Median
$23.44
Typical High
$43.65
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$3.31
Median
$3.55
Typical High
$6.61
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$14.45
Median
$22.91
Typical High
$79.43
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$3.16
Median
$5.01
Typical High
$12.88
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$10.72
Median
$15.85
Typical High
$43.65
Lucent Health
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$199.53
Median
$199.53
Typical High
$199.53
Lucent Health
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$100.00
Median
$100.00
Typical High
$100.00
Lucent Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$269.15
Median
$281.84
Typical High
$281.84
Lucent Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$151.36
Median
$151.36
Typical High
$151.36
Lucent Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$229.09
Median
$229.09
Typical High
$234.42
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$16.98
Median
$30.20
Typical High
$74.13
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$3.89
Median
$6.76
Typical High
$19.50
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$12.88
Median
$23.99
Typical High
$57.54

Where Tennessee sits

The same service costs 5.2 times more in West Virginia than in Kentucky. Every bar is a state, most expensive first. Pick one to see its carriers and full range.

Tennessee $29.51 · 42nd of 51
WV $129KY $24.55

Median negotiated rate in each state, from every insurer that publishes one. States where no insurer publishes a rate for this service are not shown.